NHL Fantasy Waiver Wire — 2026
Updated August 12, 2026
Waiver-wire trends are updating. Check back for the most-added and most-dropped NHL players.
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The players making the biggest waves right now — ranked by real performances and news, not just waiver adds.
Penguins lock up Koivunen on massive 8-year, $32M deal ($4M AAV) — big bet on their future.
Graf re-signs with Sharks on 3-year, $12.75M deal after posting 21G, 25A in 81 games last season.
Penguins extend dependable forward Tommy Novak on a new 3-year deal.
Cal Foote's Swedish Elite League deal with Färjestad BK rescinded amid fan uproar — future uncertain.
Top rookie Gavin McKenna featured in NHL roundtable — one of the most buzzed-about young players heading into next season.
Top waiver-wire adds
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NHL waiver wire FAQ
Who should I add off the NHL waiver wire right now?
The most-added players are listed above, ranked by how many leagues are picking them up.
How is the NHL waiver wire data calculated?
Add and drop counts reflect real transaction volume across fantasy hockey leagues, pulled live from FantasyBot's data layer. A high add count signals rising opportunity worth targeting.